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Scott McLaughlin Destroys Car in Huge Crash Ahead of Indianapolis 500 Qualifying
- During practice on Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Scott McLaughlin went off track in his Team Penske vehicle, ending his opportunity to contend for the pole position he earned the previous year.
- The crash happened as McLaughlin tried to complete a run to feel the car's performance, but he felt it and questioned if the risk was worth it.
- McLaughlin spun and hit the Turn 2 wall, destroying his car and causing a track surface stoppage while IMS workers made repairs.
- McLaughlin said, "I'm OK," and apologized to Team Penske, adding, "They can build a new car for me," but he felt gutted and frustrated after the crash.
- The wreck ended McLaughlin's chance to repeat last year's pole-winning run as the team declined a Sunday qualifying attempt and planned to use a backup car.
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Indy500 car totally destroyed after flying through air in horror crash
RACING driver Scott McLaughlin suffered a miraculous escape after flipping his Indy 500 car in a 250mph crash. The New Zealander’s car went airborne during practice as he pushed the limits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. APScott McLaughlin flipped his car at 250mph as he prepared for the Indy 500[/caption] APThe Team Penske star miraculously walked away from the crash unharmed[/caption] McLaughlin, 31, made it onto the front row of the India…
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